Abstract
GIS Support to Economic Development Planning
Track: Business GIS
Author(s): John Vogl
The Town of Londonderry, NH is working to carry out goals identified in a 2008 Economic Development Plan. GIS was utilized in three supporting ways including: (1) graphic support, (2) implementation of a web-based site selection tool, and (3) scenario modeling. First, graphics were developed to describe the unique location and infrastructure opportunities and to present this information as succinctly as possible. Second, the Town contracted to develop a web-based site selection tool to provide access to view, query and report on available development sites. Third, the town created a GIS-based development model to assist in Planning Board discussions regarding industrial zoning and generate 3-D site simulations. This model provides for a quantitative review of alternate development scenarios and will ultimately assist in marketing vacant sites. Each deliverable is intended to be a major component of a forthcoming economic development webpage to help market the community and available sites.
John Vogl
Town of Londonderry, NH
268B Mammoth Road
Londonderry , New Hampshire 03053
United States
Phone: 603-432-1100
Fax: 603-432-1128
E-mail: jvogl@londonderrynh.org